How Can I Stop My Addiction To GT5

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Hey guys. I'm 15 years old and I need your help. So I've been playing Gran Turismo 5 for 7-9 hours with my Logitech G27 and I have about two week till my freshman year starts in High School. My parents are not very happy at me for what I'm doing. :sick: I realized that my GT5 addiction is taking my time away from what I NEED to do such as some summer reading and practicing my instrument and sport and yet I'm having trouble doing ANYTHING about it. My parents told me that that they may set a timer on me for the school year, BUT I think it's better for me to lose interest in GT5 for a while. Is there ANYTHING y'all can do for me to STOP my addiction to GT5 and LOSE INTEREST in it for a while? It would be great for some advice, I NEED this. If I DON'T STOP MY ADDICTION to GT5, my parents and I are going to get into fights and I might not get to play AT ALL rather than sometime on the weekend, especially that GT6 is right around the corner. PLEASE HELP ME IF YOU CAN, THANKS! ;)
 
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Try to get ol gold in B spec. That made me put down the game for a while.
 
There's no such thing as video game addiction..
 
Have you been playing for 7-9 hours in total or 7-9 hours per day? If it's the latter it looks like addiction and you should talk to your parents about it, because you will need help to deal with it. If it's an addiction I don't think setting a timer will work, because that will only continue to feed the addiction and it will cause a lot of frustration and conflicts when your time is up.

Unplug your PS3 altogether and put it back in the box for a while, maybe a week or so and see how you handle it. If you haven't got any problems not playing for a week it's probably not an addiction and you could plug in your PS3 again and play moderately. If you do have problems, leave it in the box or sell the console altogether. Then talk to your parents and ask them for help, because you don't want a video game to ruin your studies (and the rest of your life).

UrieHusky
There's no such thing as video game addiction..
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There is.
 
This may sound mean but, You should try something like going outside or something. I don't think a video game should control you. Just try to do other things that take you away from playing ps3. Workout, start a project (Car, Bike, etc.), hangout with people. Just avoid your ps3 at all cost.
 
COUNTERSTEER123
There is actually, look it up on google and youtube. Apparently I'm one of them.
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It's been medically and scientifically proven that Video Games hold no addictive properties.
 
You could do what we all do eventually. Get a job and have a kid. Then you've got. Very limited time for video games. But then again you're only 15 so no one will hire you and many people may look down on you getting someone pregnant.
 
What you're experiencing is escapism, you're using video games to escape reality allowing you to live in a fictional world.

The best way to eliminate this psychological 'mishap' is to enrich reality as it were, spend time with/making friends and experience your youth to the full.

Just don't insult people with real addictions like this, it's a horrible thing to do.
 
UrieHusky
It's been medically and scientifically proven that Video Games hold no addictive properties.
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Proven by who and is there a medical and scientific consensus about that conclusion?

Gaming triggers a lot of reward mechanisms, I'd be surprised if it has no effect on the behavior at all.
 
UrieHusky
What you're experiencing is escapism, you're using video games to escape reality allowing you to live in a fictional world.

The best way to eliminate this psychological 'mishap' is to enrich reality as it were, spend time with/making friends and experience your youth to the full.

Just don't insult people with real addictions like this, it's a horrible thing to do.
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Couldn't be said any better.
 
Maybe gaming addiction doesn't exactly effect your brain internally, maybe it's how you think of thing and the decisions you make. For example, your longing to to play the PS3 but you can play golf also. You may think that the PS3 is more enjoyable than golf(in which that's the sport I play) since I play the PS3 more often than golf, which is why I think I may need to lose interest in PS3 so that I can have more interest in other activities such as golf. Anyway, thanks for the advices that y'all are giving me. I WILL look into it. ;) Anyway, any more advice that y'all have to say? I NEED as much advice as possible so that I can look into the possibilities of taking that advice.
 
eran0004
Proven by who and is there a medical and scientific consensus about that conclusion?
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I'll have to do some digging to find the studies, there were numerous articles on The Escapist at the time as the research was being done.

As it stands, Video Game Addiction is not recognised by medical professionals and in my search to relocate the research I've only found media outlets with no basis in scientific fact touting the "dangers of video game addiction" which speaks worlds to me.

However since you've asked nicely and because I have a lot of respect for you I will find the studies again.

COUNTERSTEER123
Maybe gaming addiction doesn't exactly effect your brain internally, maybe it's how you think of thing and the decisions you make. For example, your longing to to play the PS3 but you can play golf also. You may think that the PS3 is more enjoyable than golf(in which that's the sport I play) since I play the PS3 more often than golf, which is why I think I may need to lose interest in PS3 so that I can have more interest in other activities such as golf.
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Once again, these are symptoms of escapism. I'd urge you to do more research on the topic, you'll find a wealth of information relating to your problem.

Gaming is more enjoyable than the real world for you as it stands, or at least that's how you're describing it. It's certainly not a good thing but it most definitely is not addiction and is therefore far, far easier to overcome.
 
UrieHusky
I'll have to do some digging to find the studies, there were numerous articles on The Escapist at the time as the research was being done.

As it stands, Video Game Addiction is not recognised by medical professionals and in my search to relocate the research I've only found media outlets with no basis in scientific fact touting the "dangers of video game addiction" which speaks worlds to me.

However since you've asked nicely and because I have a lot of respect for you I will find the studies again.
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What medical professionals are these that have the final say? Because for every study that says it's not real, there's another one that does.
http://kotaku.com/5978808/science-isnt-sure-yet-if-gaming-addiction-is-a-real-mental-disorder
http://www.nydailynews.com/life-sty...video-games-violent-experts-article-1.1298338
There’s no formal diagnosis for video game addiction—but that doesn’t mean it’s not real. Starting this year, a variety of Internet-related psychological conditions – from compulsive gaming to online gambling – will take a major step towards legitimacy when they are mentioned for the first time in DSM-5, the updated manual of mental disorders by the American Psychiatric Association, under the heading "Internet use gaming disorder."
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It's the same as the debate on whether or not sex addiction is or isn't a real disorder.
 
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COUNTERSTEER123
There is actually, look it up on google and youtube. Apparently I'm one of them.
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Seek professional help then if you think you have a problem. This is a video game forum and I doubt any of us are qualified to give you the help you need if you think that this is a serious problem. 👍
 
UrieHusky
I'll have to do some digging to find the studies, there were numerous articles on The Escapist at the time as the research was being done.

As it stands, Video Game Addiction is not recognised by medical professionals and in my search to relocate the research I've only found media outlets with no basis in scientific fact touting the "dangers of video game addiction" which speaks worlds to me.

However since you've asked nicely and because I have a lot of respect for you I will find the studies again.
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According to Wikipedia there are disagreements on wether or not video game addiction should be a diagnosis and the general view seems to be that there needs to be more research done about the issue.

Regardless of the clinical view, as the symptoms and problems it causes are similar to other types of addictions, the best approach is probably to treat it like one. Even if it's not an addiction it is a serious problem and it has a pretty good potential to ruin a person's life.

If it's easier to cure than other addictions? Well that's only good. But it still needs to be cured.
 
McLaren
What medical professionals are these that have the final say? Because for every study that says it's not real, there's another one that does.
http://www.addictionrecov.org/addictions/?AID=45

It's the same as the debate on whether or not sex addiction is or isn't a real disorder.
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I believe it's the American Psychiatric Association, however I'll need to confirm - currently trudging through the endless media websites with big bold headlines such as "Video games are killing our children".

The lesson to be learned - if you ever plan on using research in an argument, bookmark it.

eran0004
According to Wikipedia there are disagreements on wether or not video game addiction should be a diagnosis and the general view seems to be that there needs to be more research done about the issue.

Regardless of the clinical view, as the symptoms and problems are similar to other types of addictions, the best approach is probably to treat it like one. Even if it's not an addiction it is a serious problem and it has a pretty good potential to ruin a person's life.

If it's easier to cure than other addictions? Well that's only good. But it still needs to be cured.
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The problem with Wikipedia is well.. it's Wikipedia. The old Dodge Neon "Car" entry is a perfect example of that :lol:

As for what you're saying, sure - if it's effecting his life then he needs to do something - however it's not an addiction and like I said "Will be far easier to cure". Taking extended breaks and finding other things to do with spare time should be all he needs, idle hands result in boredom - in the age we're in now people tend to reach for a controller, rather than a TV remote or Book.

You can't get addicted to books (Or at least I've never heard anything of the like) yet as far as I can make out it's of a similar nature. Although; I'm no psychiatrist.
 
UrieHusky
I believe it's the American Psychiatric Association, however I'll need to confirm - currently trudging through the endless media websites with big bold headlines such as "Video games are killing our children".

The lesson to be learned - if you ever plan on using research in an argument, bookmark it.
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See edit. The APA is mentioned has having a new section regarding it. The only reason I've found that it isn't seen as a real disorder is because there's technically no diagnosis for it.

But, again, it's the same debate against sex & shopping. There's no diagnosis for them, but that doesn't mean they're not real issues.
 
Ummmm.... Practice a hole of golf, EVERY TIME you lose a race. You'll get bored soon enough.

GTP_CargoRat
Seek professional help then if you think you have a problem. This is a video game forum and I doubt any of us are qualified to give you the help you need if you think that this is a serious problem. 👍
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eran0004
It's probably this: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diagnostic_and_Statistical_Manual_of_Mental_Disorders
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I'd imagine so as it's published by the same group.

McLaren
See edit.
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I don't seem to see this entry in DSA 5, I'd imagine it didn't get added after all.

Small sample sizes, poor methods and bias mindsets can ruin research, these issues could have been found in the research used to propose the addition, I can't seem to find any more information as to why it was rejected or what research they were using to 'prove' it's existence.
 
If you're not allergic to rubber, have a rubberband around your wrist and snap it whenever you have an urge to play GT5. Might work, might not.
 
GTP_CargoRat
Seek professional help then if you think you have a problem. This is a video game forum and I doubt any of us are qualified to give you the help you need if you think that this is a serious problem. 👍
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Yes, Listen to him.
 
ninja0804
Yes, Listen to him.
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Yes. And talk to your parents. Wether or not it's an addiction it's still a real problem for you and for your parents and you should work together to find a solution.
 
eran0004
Yes. And talk to your parents. Wether or not it's an addiction it's still a real problem for you and for your parents and you should work together to find a solution.
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Now this I can get behind.

I kind of got carried away with my rant and focused entirely on that and completely forgot about the main issue here, I apologise.
 
eran0004
Yes. And talk to your parents. Wether or not it's an addiction it's still a real problem for you and for your parents and you should work together to find a solution.
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I support this 100%.
 
Thank you guys for the advice that are y'all are giving. I'll try to take y'all's advice if I can and seek some professional help. I appreciate the help.
 
After reading this, I'm not sure this is an addiction to the game per-say - having the friends and whatnot, in games, seems to be the issue now a days. I think that most people that are "addicted" to games, aren't really addicted at all, they just use games an escape from reality. The common cure for this, STAY OFFLINE for a while, you'll see how boring most games are when there's no "real" human player interaction.

With all that said, the real issue (in my opinion) is online connectivity. It's so much easier to find "friends" online than it is in real life - for some people. This isn't only for games but things like social media etc., it's ruining physical human interaction! It places people in a fake/mis-believe world that's full of rainbows and sunshine - some can't get out of it.
 
Tell your parents that you're a kid, and it's summer, and you should be able to do whatever you want in your free time.

I used to do the exact same thing at your age (except that the G27 didn't exist yet. Had a crap 180degree wheel for PC), and I turned out ok... Went to a great college, got a great job, have a sweet apartment and a pretty girlfriend...

Oh, and I qualified for GT Academy 2013 too so it seems like a win/win to me.

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I'm sure your parents won't be pleased with this post lol :)
 
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